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Further Information

Snibston Country Park

The grounds of Snibston Discovery Park form a mini Country Park covering over 40 hectares of mixed habitats. The grounds include the former colliery spoil heap which has been reclaimed to form woodland and an open rough grassland area.

At the heart of the Country Park is the Grange Nature Reserve. Once the gardens of the Colliery Manager, it is now an important ecological site for wildlife. The Grange Nature Reserve became Leicestershire County Council’s first Local Nature Reserve in May 1993.

Brand New Guide for Snibston Country Park

A brand new guide is now availabale for Snibston Country Park. Pick up your copy now from selected Leicestershire libraries, museums, TICs, hotels and visitor attractions, or download your copy here now [pdf 5mb]

Visitor Information

Ashby Road, Coalville, LE67 3LN. Take the first left after the museum car park and follow the signs to the nature reserve

FREE car parking - designated areas near the woodland and fishery

Bus Routes:

Arriva 9 (starts in Leicester as 29, then changes number in Coalville but passengers can remain seated) (Mon- Sat)

Arriva 9A (starts in Leicester as 29A, then changes number in Coalville, but passagers can remain seated) (Mon - Sun)

Note there is a height restriction barrier of 2.1 metres. If the barrier is closed it can be opened on request during Museum opening hours. Please call 01530 278444 or contact a member of staff inside the Museum.

Things to See and Do

Various sculptures

A late Victorian arboretum with a diverse range of mature native and foreign species of tree

A wetland area with boardwalk, an established wildflower meadow and two well-stocked fishing lakes

Links to adjoining footpaths to the wider countryside

Excellent vantage points from which you can view the surrounding countryside.

Conservation Volunteering

The Western Team rangers have a number of different volunteer groups. The Thursday Group regularly work at Snibston Country Park throughout the year.

Wildlife

The different habitats found at Grange Local Nature Reserve make it a great place to spot wildlife. See the Wildlife page for more details.

Fishing

There are two fishing lakes at the Grange Nature Reserve with a total of 40 fishing pegs, are tailored for disabled anglers. Both lakes are stocked with a variety of fish. For more information see the Fishing at Snibston page

Photo Gallery

Check out our photos of the country park in our Photo Gallery. We'd love to see your photos from around the park too. Email them to us, and we may use them on the website!